The Squint Playwriting Award discovers, develops and champions exceptional playwrights of the future. The programme addresses the lack of financial support for early career writers from low income backgrounds, with a paid playwriting programme designed to support artists for whom money is currently a barrier to professional development.

The six-month programme enables ten participants to develop their writing across sixteen workshops, culminating in an industry showcase of original scenes and short plays at Theatre Royal Stratford East. Following the showcase, one participant is awarded a full commission to develop an original play with Squint. Every participant is paid London Living Wage for all contact hours, including travel expenses and bursaries for access requirements. 

As Literary Associate with Squint, I led on fundraising, partnerships, recruitment and training of mentors, design and delivery of workshops, and provided dramaturgical support to all writer participants on their scripts in the lead up to the showcase performance at Theatre Royal Stratford East.

We’re currently raising funds for the second year of the programme. If you’d like to support us please contact Producer Claire Gilbert.